The PROFI project

Perceptually-relevant Retrieval of Figurative Images

In this collaborative project we aim to invent and develop new techniques
for the retrieval of figurative images (such as clip art, logos, signs) from
large databases. Our techniques will be based on the extraction and matching
of perceptually relevant shape features, thereby overcoming many of the
limitations of existing methods.
This project will develop new algorithms and systems for:

Perceptual segmentation of raw images, and grouping of shape elements.
(Responsible partner: University of York.)